Natural disasters and your PM

[Rich Cavanagh]

I've read a lot of threads that list what to look for in a property manager. What they take care of and how they take care of it basically. There isn't a whole lot that I have found on how PM's and their owners handle natural disasters...

For example.... I live/rent on the pan handle. Is it common for a PM to take care of boarding up windows if a hurricane is incoming? or does that rest completely on the property owner?

What about the aftermath for w/e disaster it may be? (earthquake/tornado/flooding etc)

I have 2 rentals at the moment and am looking to grow but trying to juggle damage assessment for 10-15+ rentals (especially when I might have damage to my own home) after a hurricane seems like it would be a nightmare.

Anyone out there that has experience managing scenarios like this?

[Account Closed]

just trying to help get the discussion started... no actual experience with PM...

maybe talk to your insurance agency to see if they offer any suggestions for disaster proofing/preparations...because they have vested interest, they may have good resources, good ideas...

also, are there any companies that specialize in preparations? ... it seems that with as many vacation homes as are in hurricane-prone areas there is a market for company that has contract to come and board up under certain weather conditions...

interesting topic